Signing Exact English, Pocket Edition

by Gerilee Gustason, Esther Zawolkow, Lilian Lopez (Illustrator)

The Dictionary - the Heart of the SEE System. Manual signs for over 4400 words, with the ability to make many more words. This book, the largest single collection of English signed vocabulary, is clearly a must for all students, teachers and parents interested in learning Signing Exact English. Contains manual signs for the alphabet, numbers, contractions, affixes, and fundamental information about sign language, sign systems and deafness. Written descriptions are adjacent to line drawings of manual signs. Includes background on SEE, suggestions for creative signing and references for further reading.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Textbooks, Language

431 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Gerilee Gustason was deafened by spinal meningitis at the age of six. After attending public schools in Nebraska and California, she entered the University of California at Riverside, graduating with a B.A. in English. Three Masters' degrees followed (in English, Education of the Deaf, and administration and Supervision). She has taught deaf students at the Virginia School for the Deaf, Gallaudet College, and in public day classes in Southern California. A Ph.D. in Education was awarded by the University of Southern California in 1972. She has served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Gallaudet College.

Reviews

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOL, my book is quite a bit older than the one in this photo (13 years to be exact. It's older than I am! :P)
This is a great book for anyone, whether they have experience with sign language already or not. It's very easy to use and understand. It's not American Sign Language, though some of the signs are the sime. I find most of the signs in this books to be easier to understand than ASL signs.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this handy book for the times I cannot hop on-line to look up a sign. Don't have a pocket that it can fit into (pretty thick) but it does fit into my purse or glove compartment.

[Cherish Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4☆ Would recommend)
Such a resourceful book. I still use it all the time

[Carol & Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful

[Cristen]

I use this book for the songs i sign.